RarityRare
Height48 cm
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"They're food specialists – almost their entire diet consists of seeds from she-oak trees, making them incredibly dependent on these specific trees."
Field Guide
Glossy Black-Cockatoo
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The Glossy Black-Cockatoo *(Calyptorhynchus lathami)* is Australia's smallest black cockatoo, this handsome native bird has a quiet, almost secretive nature compared to its more boisterous cockatoo relatives. It is known for its signature rich brownish-black plumage and splashes of vibrant red in the tail.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Glossy Black-Cockatoo has been recorded.
- Awabakal Nature ReserveKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 22 species · 23 sightings · seen 28 days ago
- Gilgandra Flora ReserveKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 1 species · seen 22 days ago
- Girraween National ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 13 species · 16 sightings · seen 2 days ago
- Palmdale RdKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 1 species · seen 25 days ago
- Bringalily State ForestKey spotQueensland
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